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$4,748Tuition
1,169Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,520Earnings
#13 in MontanaPublic2-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,748
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,363
Average Net Price
$8,723
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,472
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,850
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,470
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$111/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
50.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
8.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,585
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,919
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,780
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,507
$110,001+ $13,604

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Cost Overview

Most families at Flathead Valley Community College pay around $8,700 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,585 per year, while those making over $110,000 face the full $13,604. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $13,000 to $27,000 depending on family finances.

Graduates typically leave with $10,500 in debt, translating to $111 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $38,520 ten years out, representing about 3.5% of gross income. The college serves Montana residents almost exclusively, with 93% of students coming from in-state. Only 16% receive Pell grants, suggesting many students come from working-class families who don't qualify for need-based aid but still struggle with college costs.

Low-income Montana residents get the best financial deal here, paying less than half what wealthier families contribute.

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